Fitness Instructor

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Fitness Coordinator, the Group Fitness Instructor is responsible for preparing and teaching group fitness classes to a culturally and physically diverse population of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other members. The Group Fitness Instructor is capable of teaching a wide variety of classes as long as it is approved by the Fitness Coordinator. Primary Duties: Individual class preparation Teaching fitness classes Equipment maintenance and inventory Participating in weekly deep cleans of the studio Promotion of Campus Recreation programs, fitness center, and fitness classes through marking, social media, tabling events, word of mouth, etc. Track fitness participant attendance through IM Leagues app Safely motivate fitness class participants Properly exercise risk management strategies Required Qualifications: Must be a current or incoming CSS student Federal work study eligibility is required CPR/AED or First Aid certified, or complete Campus Recreation's mandatory certification within 1 month of hiring Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Previous participation in group fitness classes or organized sports Experience teaching a minimum of 1 group fitness class, or personal training experience Common knowledge of popular exercise accessories and proper uses of each Availability to teach a minimum of 1 fitness class per week for an entire semester Well developed interpersonal skills, effective verbal communication, strong leadership skills, and the physical ability to demonstrate class exercises Preferred Qualifications: A well-developed background in exercise physiology, human anatomy/physiology, biomechanics, and basic exercise principles Current certifications such as NETA, ACE, AFAA, or similar Specific experience in teaching multiple fitness classes in a domain of high-intensity interval training, strength training, yoga, pilates, cycling, or other Special Instructions: Interview process will include teaching a mock fitness class to current BWC employees and Fitness Coordinator Upon hiring, all instructors will be required to attend Fitness Instructor Training $13.50 for non-certified instructors or $15.75 for certified instructors